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Spontaneous (?) Cracked Windshield

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  1. vandevanterSH

    vandevanterSH Formula 3
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    Went out in garage and noticed a curved "line" in the '02 575 windshield. Closer look showed a ~6" dia. ~180 degree circular crack in the right lower windshield. Car has not been on the road since A/C went out 6 weeks ago. (Driving to Dallas this Sunday to have rebuild A/C compressor installed.) No trauma, no evidence of old trauma in this area. Anyone have experience with spontaneous cracking of windshield? Best source for new glass and I assume gasket and metal frame?
     
  2. ferraridriver

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  3. vandevanterSH

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    ~$7k rings a bell. If the crack remains stable, would like to wait for another 1 1/2 years for next major + belts and combine with re-stretching dash leather. (Thanks for that suggestion and the link)
     
  4. JSP

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    Try Safelite first. They have done work for me that I thought was impossible. Repaired a motorhome windshield perfectly. Worth a try.
     
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